By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English and German surname
"from Lindley"
Updates Lindsey for the 21st century.
Scottish
"son of the fair hero"
A spelling spin on presidential surname McKinley.
Malory is a unisex name that has been predominantly used for girls in recent decades. Derived from the French surname 'Mallory,' which comes from the Old French 'maloret' meaning 'unfortunate' or…
Short form of Martha or Martina, Aramaic or Latin
"lady or warlike"
Marty and Martie are old-fashioned gender-neutral nickname names, boyish nicknames not heard much since the middle of the last century. That could change, though, with the rise of vintage boyish…
Mazey is a charming feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Maisie (itself a diminutive of Margaret meaning 'pearl') or could relate to the word 'maze,'…
Diminutive of Michelle or Michaela
Mickey is a nickname-name redolent of the mid-20th century and best-known as a mouse name. While this spelling works for either gender, the girls' version is more often spelled Micki.
Nayely is a contemporary feminine name with possible Spanish or Latin American origins. This melodic name appears to be a variation of Nayeli, which has roots in the Zapotec language of Mexico,…
Variation of Noel, French
"Christmas"
If Joely (as in actress Richardson) is a name, why not Noely? As nickname-names become both more acceptable and more fashionable, Noely may be a fresh spin on one traditional name for Christmas…
English
"clearing on a bank"
The Shirley of the 1950s. Shelley Winters was born a Shirley.
Tahiry is a feminine name with Malagasy origins, popular in Madagascar and increasingly recognized internationally. In Malagasy tradition, the name carries meanings associated with blessing, fortune,…
Diminutive of Talia
"gentle dew from heaven"
Nickname sometimes heard on its own, sort of an updated Sally and playmate of Hallie.
Variation of Tracy, French
"of Thracia"
Tracey is the spelling of Tracy used by British comedian Tracey Ullman, who was born Trace. A Top 10 name in 1970, Tracy was last year given to fewer than 50 baby girls in the US and Tracey to only…
Tzivy is a feminine name with Hebraic origins, most commonly found in Jewish communities. It is likely derived from the Hebrew word 'tzvi' meaning 'deer' or 'gazelle,' animals that symbolize grace…
English word name
"excessive pride or self-admiration"
You might view this one as an anti-virtue name, associated with conceit, pride, and a shallow obsession with one's own appearance. Add to that its second meaning, which connects it to futility and…
Aby is a feminine name with multiple origins and meanings. It can be a short form of Abigail, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'father's joy,' or it might derive from Abraham, meaning 'father of many.'…
Diminutive for Aidan
Appealing comedian Aidy Bryant -- born Aidan -- put this energetic nickname on the map when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2012. Each of the years since then has seen a handful of baby…
Amberley is a feminine name with English origins, derived from the Old English elements "amber," referring to the fossilized resin known for its golden-yellow color, and "ley," meaning clearing or…
Ashely is an alternative spelling of the more common Ashley, a name originally derived from an Old English place name meaning 'ash tree clearing' or 'meadow of ash trees.' This variant spelling…
Aubry is a feminine name with Germanic roots, derived from the ancient name Alberic, meaning 'elf ruler' or 'fair ruler.' It represents a variant spelling of the more common Aubrey, which has shifted…
Beverley is a primarily feminine name (though historically used for both genders) with Old English origins meaning 'beaver stream' or 'beaver meadow.' Originally a place name in Yorkshire, England,…
